If you own or privately rent a property in Council Tax bands A-D then the council says you could be eligible for free cavity wall insulation and loft insulation.
It’s available through an award-winning scheme called Connected for Warmth that’s offering free energy-saving measures to help Swindon households reduce their energy use and stay warm and well.
Participating households can receive one or both of these measures, installed by experienced Trustmark-registered professionals.
The scheme, fully funded by National Grid, is run by AgilityEco in partnership with Affordable Warmth Solutions – two of the country’s leading experts in domestic energy efficiency and affordable warmth. They work with local authorities, companies and charities to identify and support homes that can benefit from the grant funding that they have available.
A quarter of heat is lost through the roof in an uninsulated home. Insulating your loft is an effective way to reduce heat loss and reduce your heating bills. Many older homes have a small amount of insulation, but today’s building regulations require it to be around 11 inches (270mm) thick, so a loft insulation top-up can be beneficial. If you currently have less than 7.5 inches (200mm) of loft insulation, then you may be able to get this topped up. If you don’t have any loft insulation, adding 270mm thickness could save you £355 a year. If you already have 120mm, increasing this to 270mm could save you £35 a year.
Meanwhile, about a third of all the heat lost in an uninsulated home escapes through the walls. By properly insulating cavity walls, you will save energy and cut costs off your heating bill. Cavity wall insulation is installed in the space or ‘cavity’ between the inner and outer walls of a property and can typically be fitted in homes built after the 1920s. It helps to keep heat inside your home, making it more comfortable and saving on average £395 a year in heating costs.
If you have a central heating system with old analogue controls you may be able to get a new smart thermostat if you are having loft and/or cavity wall insulation installed. This will help you heat your home more efficiently, saving you money while retaining comfort. It will automatically turn off the heating if you are away, and using a smartphone you can control it from wherever you are. And it will still allow you to change the temperature.
For more information and to apply visit www.connectedforwarmth.org.uk or email [email protected] or call 0800 107 8576.
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